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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship

Offered by Delft University of Technology / Justus & Louise van Effen Foundation

TU Delft's flagship excellence scholarship for international MSc applicants, covering full tuition plus living support. The current listed deadline is 1 December 2026.

Current status

Upcoming call

The current 2027 scholarship information consistently lists a 1 December 2026 deadline for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship. Direct retrieval of the official current TU Delft award page remains unreliable.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusUpcoming call
Study destinationNetherlands
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
Deadline1 December 2026
Duration2-year MSc
Study subjectsArchitecture & Built Environment, Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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Is this different from the earlier TU Delft Scholarship keyword?

No. It refers to the same Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship already represented earlier in the master dataset.

What does the scholarship cover?

Current information describes full MSc tuition plus a contribution toward living expenses.

What deadline is currently listed?

Current 2027 scholarship sources consistently report 1 December 2026, but the official TU Delft page should be rechecked before publication.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

TU Delft's flagship excellence scholarship supports outstanding international MSc applicants with full tuition and living-cost support.

TuitionFull
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationPartial
TravelUnknown
Health insuranceUnknown

Other verified benefits

Full tuition for the eligible TU Delft MSc plus a contribution toward living expenses.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

The evidence available in this verification does not establish that every travel, visa, insurance or housing expense is separately covered beyond the living-cost contribution.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants should be excellent international candidates admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible two-year TU Delft MSc and generally rank around the top 10% of their previous cohort.

Scholarship materials are submitted with the MSc admission file, including the required scholarship form and references.

Prior educationRelevant bachelor's degree
Minimum gradeExceptional academic performance, approximately top 10%
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

Excellent international applicants admitted to eligible regular two-year TU Delft MSc programmes.

Language requirements

TU Delft MSc English requirements apply.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Admission/offer letter
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two reference letters

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Degree certificate
  • English test certificate

What should you do next?

  1. Choose an eligible two-year TU Delft MSc.
  2. Complete the MSc admission application.
  3. Include the scholarship form and required references.
  4. Submit the complete file before 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship fully funded?

It covers full tuition for an eligible TU Delft MSc and includes living-cost support. Applicants should still verify travel, visa, insurance and housing details for the current intake.

Is this different from the TU Delft Excellence Scholarship?

No. The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is the same main TU Delft excellence award represented by the earlier TU Delft scholarship keyword.